Hemorrhoidal remedies category up across all outlets

Sales in the hemorrhoidal category increased during the 52 weeks ending May 20, 2001, according to Information Resources Inc., Chicago.

Total dollar sales reached $83 million, up 18.3%. Drugstore sales were $38 million, up 13.4%. Food stores sales were $19 million, up 34.2%. Mass-merchandiser sales increased 15.6% to $26 million.

Total unit sales in the hemorrhoidal remedies category increased across all three outlets by 16.5%, to 14 million. Drugstore unit sales increased 11.9%, to six million. Food stores garnered unit sales of three million, a 28.6% hike. Mass-merchandisers’ unit sales rose 15.2%, to five million.

Hemorrhoidal remedies’ total dollar sales in drugstores, food stores, and mass-merchandisers for the 52 weeks ending May 20, 2001

For a look at sales by individual products, see the tables that follow:

Sandra Levy. Hemorrhoidal remedies category up across all outlets.

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